The top of my quilt going to Craft Hope is almost done, it's going to have white sashing in between all of the blocks. I think it's called a disappearing log cabin block?It was quite fun to do! Went pretty quick too. I used this sort-of tutorial for it. I watched Penelope while cutting and piecing it...such a cute movie! Definitely recommend! … [Read more...]
la di dah
June 29, 2009 By 5 Comments
Guest blogger. Another thing to add to my not-useful-anymore-resume. At least the regular one. Now I have a crafting resume. hehe. I know you've seen the shirt tutorial by now...but if you want to see it somewhere else on the web, go here! ----> www.utahdealdiva.comIf anything, you can go talk about how cool you think I am. (which is waay) and hey, … [Read more...]
Sewing, etc.
June 27, 2009 By 4 Comments
It's been like Christmas morning around here. Awhile ago I helped a friend in our ward pick out fabric for a quilt for our then-bishop's wife. She gave me the leftover fabric the other day, woo-hoo!Of course, I had to make some goodies for her to say thank you. (hope she doesn't read this before I give them to her)Update to my ribbon shirt … [Read more...]
Naptime shirts
June 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Whipped out these sassy summer tops during afternoon nap today. (and yes, honey, I weeded the front yard today) They're so easy and quick, gotta love that.It's easily adaptable into a dress as well (aka pillowcase dress)....I will have to resist the urge to sew her a dress/shirt in every fabric I have...haha. I got the fabric at this shop, my … [Read more...]
can’t beat 1.50
June 20, 2009 By 6 Comments
That's how much this men's shirt cost me at Salvation Army. That plus an hour or so of sewing produced this cute little number. Alas, I did not think of this cutie pie idea. I got the idea here. This blog is awesome. I can't wait to make some more shirts like this one!Cassy and I have big plans to eat some sushi tonight and enjoy some quality time … [Read more...]
back in the game
June 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ahh. It feels so good to sew! Another shirt dress...I hope this one fits, the other one was way too small for Sadie. I love the color combo and mix of patterns. It's not hemmed yet of course.I've been mostly working on stuff for the shop since I got the sewing machine back so I haven't sewn much "fun" stuff yet. It was nice to kick back with some … [Read more...]
whirlwind
June 4, 2009 By 2 Comments
Today is a crazy day, my to-do list is a mile long, getting ready for the trip to D-land. So why am I posting? Cause I made these cute baby leg warmer crawling leg protector thingies yesterday and they're soo cool. Gotta protect those little knees! They're made out of some knee high socks. So easy, literally took me 10 minutes. Awesome kind of … [Read more...]
June 2, 2009 By 4 Comments
Tada. An outfit I made a few days ago...that shirt was so frustrating. Never sew gathers with linen. ARRRH. I wanted to call my mom to help me, but it was like 10:30 at night. Another reason not to start a pattern at 8:30 at night. Oh well. The shorts were of course super easy so that made me feel better. I used the Simplicity pattern 4203 for the … [Read more...]
sewing withdrawals
May 30, 2009 By 5 Comments
Ahhhhh. My sewing withdrawal is gone. How was I able to sew without a machine, you ask? My BFF Cassy graciously let me borrow hers! (Thank you Thank you!) I was able to finish up a few projects that had been on hold, and do some work for the shop. First off, my mens shirt into a dress...success! Although I have no idea if it fits her...she's … [Read more...]
Funeral march
May 29, 2009 By 4 Comments
Sad day...last night while I was trying to finish up a cute men's shirt into dress transformation, my sewing machine died. I was distraught, and tried all the tricks to fix it. Alas, it needs a tune up. (so, a temporary death) And a trip to San Jose...since there are no sewing machine repair shops down here in Gilroy. Are you kidding me? Does no … [Read more...]